The objective of TRX's proposed In-building Coverage Analysis (ICAS) solution is to provide a new capability for simultaneous LMR and LTE coverage characterization (indoors and underground) that works with existing end user LMR and FirstNet LTE devices, enables data gathering by lightly trained personnel and provides an easy-to-use interface with a 3D building model and signal map visualization. The solution will quickly inform public safety users about wireless service availability in buildings where they need to operate and make it easy to identify coverage gaps within buildings and across a service area.TRX's proposed ICAS inNvation will provide: 1) a low cost, easy-to-use mobile app toolkit for coverage data collection, 2) a scalable, cloud database with the appropriate licensing, privacy/permissions, and tools enabling access levels for different user types and data sharing between public safety entities, 3) a mobile app/UI that informs first responders about expected LMR and LTE 3D (floor-by-floor) coverage levels in real-time, and 4) a cloud-connected dashboard with large scale heatmaps and tools that enable centralized first responder authorities to track statistics, status, and age of LMR radio and FirstNet LTE coverage throughout the buildings of their area of responsibility.This proposed inNvation is important because it will make it easier to generate accurate LMR and FirstNet LTE coverage maps and will get the information on coverage levels where it is needed - to the individual first responders, to communications groups, and to those responsible for network investments, ultimately improving coverage, situational awareness, and safety.
